18 in, 12 out: The full list of deals from Birmingham City's hectic summer window

The summer transfer window opened on 14 June 2024 and closed on Friday 30 August 2024 at 11pm. This summer was one that could live long in the memory, as Chris Davies was unveiled as the new manager, and there were several high-profile signings.

It is clear to see that Knighthead Capital Management have big plans for the club, and their chosen coach was given the full backing in the transfer window. Jay Stansfield had such a brilliant campaign last season despite Blues' relegation, and there was always a hope he would return. Birmingham had to wait until the very end of the window for him to arrive, and despite Marco Silva's desire for him to stay at Craven Cottage, he was unveiled by Tom Wagner in a brilliant social media clip.

Several other transfers happened involving Birmingham City, and below we’re going to take you through the 2024/25 summer window. Here in chronological order are all the deals.

IN: Ryan Allsop (Hull City)

The first signing of the Chris Davies era. Allsop, a boyhood Blues fan joined from the Tigers for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old arrived having played 37 games in the league at season and so Birmingham were getting a first-choice Championship goalkeeper.

IN: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley)

Another goalkeeper signed for an undisclosed fee. Peacock-Farrell had just had a loan spell out in Denmark with Aarhus Gymnastikforening when he signed for Birmingham.

OUT: Alex Pritchard (Sivasspor)

Pritchard's time at Birmingham was short, and he made just nine appearances after joining from Sunderland. Turkish side Sivasspor at the time plotted a double swoop for him and Juninho Bacuna, but ended up only signing Pritchard for an undisclosed fee.

IN: Alfie May (Charlton Athletic)

Huddersfield Town had been interested in signing last season's top scorer from League One, but Blues gazumped them and ended up signing him. The Terriers weren’t too happy with their chairman opening up on the deal.

IN: Emil Hansson (Heracles Almelo)

The first of several signings to come from abroad. Birmingham looked to the Dutch market and signed Hansson, who had just come off a campaign which saw him register six assists and five goals.

IN: Alex Cochrane (Hearts)

It would be 11 days until Birmingham signed another player, and this time it was left-back Alex Cochrane who was joining from the Scottish Premiership side Hearts. He was making a return to England after coming through the academy at Brighton and Hove Albion.

IN: Willum Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles)

The second signing from the Netherlands, and this time it was the arrival of an Icelandic international. The 25-year-old had just come off a campaign in the Dutch top flight with seven goals and two assists, so there was some excitement around his arrival.

IN: Christoph Klarer (SV Darmstadt 98)

A new centre-back was sought after and this time Birmingham's recruitment team looked to Germany. They signed 24-year-old Klarer, an Austrian under-21 international.

IN: Marc Leonard (Brighton & Hove Albion)

For 18 months, Marc Leonard had been linked with several Championship clubs, but a move never materialised. Northampton Town's Player of the Year headed to St Andrew's instead for an undisclosed fee with Fabrizio Romano breaking the news.

OUT: Junior Dixon (Boreham Wood)

One of Birmingham City's young players headed out on loan to the National League South. The 19-year-old has already got two goals in seven games.

IN: Luke Harris (Fulham)

Birmingham City wanted a player to arrive from Fulham, but that was Jay Stansfield. Blues instead ended up with Wales under-21 international Luke Harris, who joined on a season-long loan.

OUT: Ben Beresford (Kidderminster Harriers)

Another one of Birmingham City's youngsters headed out on loan. The 19-year-old has so far got two goals in four games for the Harriers.

IN: Ayumu Yokoyama (Sagan Tosu)

Birmingham City continued to explore their options in several markets, and ended up signing Japan under-20 international Yokoyama.

IN: Alfons Sampsted (FC Twente)

Birmingham City's second loan signing of the window. Sampsted linked up with his countryman Willum Willumsson, joining on a season-long loan with an option-to-buy.

OUT: Jordan James (Rennes)

Not many expected him to stay around, and it was a surprise that he stayed around for so long, but the Wales midfielder eventually departed for France.

OUT: Manny Longelo (Cambridge United)

He was poised to join Barnsley earlier in the summer but instead he linked up with former Birmingham City boss Garry Monk at the Abbey Stadium.

IN: Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Bristol City)

The West Brom academy graduate wasn't getting a look in at Bristol City, and so he sought a move where he would get regular playing time.

OUT: Tommy Fogarty (Dunfermline Athletic)

Another one of Birmingham City's youngsters left to get some valuable first-team minutes under their belt.

IN: Ben Davies (Rangers)

The former Liverpool and Preston North End defender returned to England, joining on a season-long loan.

IN: Cody Pennington (Liverpool)

The Reds youngster joined Birmingham City's academy set-up after leaving Merseyside.

IN: Lyndon Dykes (QPR)

The 28-year-old was left out of QPR's match day squad against Plymouth and then just a few days later he was unveiled as a Birmingham City player.

OUT: Juninho Bacuna (Al-Wehda)

Bacuna's time at Birmingham came to a sour end as he was spotted wearing Aston Villa shorts. He had been spotted training out in Saudi Arabia, and despite a reported 11th-hour move from Hertha Berlin, he opted for a move to the Saudi Pro League.

OUT: Siriki Dembele (Oxford United)

Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City had been heavily linked with a move for Dembele, but the U's without much speculation, signed him.

IN: Scott Wright (Rangers)

The second signing of the summer from Rangers. Wright had been linked with moves to several Championship teams but ended up moving to St Andrew's.

OUT: Koji Miyoshi (VfL Bochum)

A move to the top-flight of German football was granted as Birmingham City freshened up their attack.

OUT: Romelle Donovan (Burton Albion)

The highly-rated youngster managed to get himself a move to a League One rival.

OUT: George Hall (Walsall)

He was regarded highly by several Birmingham City supporters but a hamstring injury hampered his prospects. He was expected to play a part by many this term, but instead he’s had to drop down to League Two.

OUT: Tyler Roberts (Northampton Town)

The Wales international was allowed to depart after not featuring in Chris Davies' plans.

IN: Tomoki Iwata (Celtic)

Two players were signed from the blue side of Glasgow, and so a player from the green side had to be signed. Iwata joined on a permanent deal as the Hoops looked to revamp their midfield.

IN: Jay Stansfield (Fulham)

Last but by no means least was the signing of Stansfield. A bid was reportedly rejected in the morning but somehow a move happened, with Birmingham signing him for a reported £15m with £5m in add-ons.